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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.39, 99.91 and 44.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.39, 99.91 and 44.76 is: 61.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.39 : 99.91 = 44.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.39/99.91 = 44.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.39x = 99.91 × 44.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.39x = 4,471.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471.75/72.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.77

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